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The updated terms establish a jurisdictional change for consumers. Previously, all disputes had to be resolved in California courts; now, if you are a consumer or if your country requires it, disputes must be resolved in courts within your home country under your home country's laws. For Meta's own claims against you, the agreement still requires disputes to proceed exclusively in California courts. The revised terms also now require Meta to notify you at least 30 days in advance before making changes to these Terms, and you will have the opportunity to review them before they take effect, unless changes are required by law.
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The laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, govern this Agreement and any dispute between you and the Sony Entities.
The laws of the State of New York shall govern all matters arising out of or in relation to these Terms and any transactions hereunder, including the interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement thereof.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of laws rules, and the proper venue for any disputes arising out of or relating to any of the same will be the arbitration venue set forth in Section 9, or if arbitration does not apply, then the state and fe...
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"the laws of the State of California will govern these Terms and any claim, cause of action, or dispute without regard to conflict of law provisions.Excerpt from Meta's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “the laws of the State of California will govern these Terms and any claim, cause of action, or dispute without regard to conflict of law provisions.”
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